Carabanchel or Villaverde: where to live?
A data comparison of Carabanchel and Villaverde: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Renting in Villaverde is 6% cheaper than in Carabanchel: 18.2 €/m² vs 19.3 €/m².
- Carabanchel does better on safety: 5.6 vs 4.4.
- Carabanchel has more nightlife: 4.8 vs 3.7.
- Similar on transport, green space, families and walkability.
- Their centres are about 5.3 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Carabanchel | Villaverde |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 19.3 €/m² | 18.2 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,158/mo | €1,092/mo |
| Transport | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Safety | 5.6/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Green space | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Families | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Walkability | 9.2/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Nightlife | 4.8/10 | 3.7/10 |
Scores are indicative: they summarise public data and are no substitute for visiting the area. The 60 m² flat is an estimate based on the average price per m². How each score is calculated
What Carabanchel is like
Large southern district with a strong working-class identity and emerging cultural initiatives. Well connected by metro (lines 5, 6 and 11) and bus. Low prices, trending upward. Uneven safety across micro-neighbourhoods. Suitable for young people on tight budgets, artists and families who prioritise square footage over a central location.
Full page for CarabanchelWhat Villaverde is like
Converted industrial district in southern Madrid, very affordable to rent. Connections via Cercanías and metro (Villaverde Alto, Ciudad de los Ángeles). Low safety in some areas and almost no nightlife. Green spaces have improved with recent projects. For those seeking low rents within the city of Madrid who accept the environment's limitations.
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